Lavender House

In Lev AC Rosen's Lavender House, set in 1952, the sprawling estate of the late matriarch Irene Lamontaine holds secrets as fragrant as its famous soaps. When Irene’s widow hires ex-cop Evander Mills to investigate her mysterious death, he discovers a refuge where the residents embrace their queer identities but are ensnared in a web of deception and jealousy. As Andy navigates this captivating world, the lines between safety and danger blur, revealing that even behind secure gates, the outside world and its threats remain ever-present.